Long Term Sub: Anticipated Moderate Special Education Teacher

(Long Term Sub: Anticipated
- August, 2025 - February, 2026) - Moderate Special Education Teacher:
Learning Center

Waltham Public Schools Henry Whittemore Elementary School
- Waltham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Waltham Public Schools Henry Whittemore Elementary School
- Waltham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Waltham Public School District

Job : 5169070

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

(Long Term Sub: Anticipated
- August, 2025 - February, 2026) - Moderate Special Education Teacher:
Learning Center

Position Summary :
The purpose of this position is to have an individual who can provide instruction to special education students. The purpose of this position is to welcome an individual who can provide instruction to special education students such that each student will gain the values, knowledge and skills needed to attain his or her full potential.

Description of Duties :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Management of the Learning Environment

• Utilizes effective and varied instructional techniques and procedures.
• Provides a standards-based, student centered environment in each class taught.
• Utilizes educational materials properly.
• Maintains a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the content area.
• Understands and implements the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction

• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
• Guides students toward self-control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.

Professional and Personal Qualities

• Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
• Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
• Participates in ongoing professional development, including all district sponsored initiatives.
• Aligns instruction to the Massachusetts frameworks and to departmental syllabi.

Teacher/Staff Relations

• Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
• Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
• Works effectively with administrative personnel.
• Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
• Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
• Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

Supervision :

Supervision Scope:

Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.

Supervision Given and Received:

Supervised…